By Meg Peters Review Editor Lake Orion Community Schools still must realize $850,000 in wage concessions to be able to match the 2016-17 budget, which was adopted at the board meeting June 22. One clause within the Master Agreement between Lake Orion Community Schools and the Lake Orion Education Association may provide for this possibility. […]
By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor From the outside, many of the buildings owned by Lake Orion Schools appear solid, and in good condition. A quick tour of the buildings’ innards, however, may paint a different picture. According to Director of Operations Wes Goodman, there is more to them that meets the eye. “When do you […]
By Brian Marshall Review Staff Writer An investigation by The Lake Orion police that led to an arrest in November of 2015 resulted in last Thursday’s arraignment of an alleged sexual molester. Colin Matthew Boyle, 29, was bound over for trial in Oakland County Circuit Court on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (person […]
Crazy Momma’s recognized Nicole Collins, who owns Crazy Momma’s Homemade LLC, was named Vendor of the Week at the Lake Orion Farmers Market. The company features homemade household products. Collins co-owns Crazy Momma’s with Emily Kurth. The Farmers Market, located near the Orion Art Center, is scheduled for every Wednesday from 2-7 p.m.
By Brian Marshall Review Staff Writer Lake Orion boys lacrosse Coach Brad Thomas had a notion that his team could be good. But, maybe not as good as it wound up being. The Dragons went 16-4, won the Oakland Activities Association Red Division and advanced to the Division 1 regional semifinals. “I knew we had […]
By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer One of the amenities that has been absent from Green’s Park has finally been returned —a boat dock. During the June 13 village council meeting, the council approved the purchase of a 30-foot floating dock for $3,801 and now it’s been installed in the same location where the original […]
By Cathy Kimmel-Srock Review Staff Writer Most people use the internet, and YouTube specifically, to search for funny cat videos, but 15-year-old Dylan Kade used it to change his life. Dylan, who will be a sophomore at Lake Orion High School in the fall, taught himself about CrossFit with the help of YouTube, not only […]
By Cathy Kimmel-Srock Review Staff Writer It’s a gathering place for local heroes and all those that honor them. On Sat., June 25, North Oakland VFW Post 334 hosted an open memorial at the Orion Veterans Memorial to honor veterans who had served in one of the five armed services: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force […]
By Brian Marshall Review Staff Writer While it has been treating its customers’ taste buds for about a month, Honest to Goodness Breakfast & Smoothies made it official last Wednesday. The restaurant had its formal ribbon cutting ceremony at its site on Lapeer Road across from Kmart. So far, so good according to owner Amy […]
Developmental Kindergarten teacher Jackie Puuri of Blanche Sims Elementary had an interesting last week of school. She was one of three teachers voted to kiss Olivia the Pig after Olivia nibbled on a treat to calm the pig’s nerves. Puuri was not nervous, however, as she took on the challenge to raise money for the […]